Procurement Manager

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·       Expanding renewables

·       Transforming conventional power

·       Strengthening electrical grids

·       Driving industrial decarbonization

·       Securing the supply chain and necessary minerals

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager with a strong mechanical engineering background to lead procurement activities for large-scale power plant projects including biomass, waste heat recovery (WHR), biogas, and coal-fired plants. The role requires deep expertise in mechanical packages and systems procurement with exposure to electrical and instrumentation (E&I) packages for complete project delivery. The candidate will drive procurement strategies, vendor management, and contract negotiations to ensure timely and cost-effective availability of equipment, materials, and services.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for critical mechanical equipment and systems.
• Forecast material and equipment requirements based on project schedules, engineering inputs, and construction milestones.
• Optimize cost through competitive bidding, supplier development, and alternate sourcing.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for boilers, turbines, pressure parts, piping systems, rotating equipment, balance-of-plant mechanical packages, and support E&I procurement as needed.
• Negotiate techno-commercial terms, long-term supply agreements, and service contracts.
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and delivery standards.
• Manage both domestic and international sourcing, including heavy engineering equipment and fabrication packages.

Project Execution Support

• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and site execution teams for timely procurement support.
• Monitor supplier performance, expedite deliveries, and resolve contractual disputes/claims.
• Oversee logistics, heavy-lift transportation, and customs clearance for large mechanical equipment.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, legal requirements, and contractual commitments.
• Enforce transparent and ethical procurement practices.
• Manage supply chain risk and ensure business continuity.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical procurement in EPC power plant projects (biomass, WHR, biogas, coal).
• Expertise in turbine generators, boilers, pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, balance-of-plant items.
• Familiarity with electrical and instrumentation procurement packages (MCCs, VFDs, control systems, field instruments) to support project integration.
• Proven track record in international procurement, incoterms, import/export procedures, and logistics.
• Strong negotiation, vendor development, and cost-control abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle or equivalent) with strong analytical and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical preferred; Electrical/Instrumentation exposure desirable).
• MBA or PG Diploma in Supply Chain / Materials Management (preferred).
• 15–18 years of procurement experience in EPC power plant projects (biomass, WHR, coal, biogas).
• Demonstrated experience in large-capex procurement (>₹100 Cr project scale).

Why Join Us

• Lead procurement for high-value mechanical systems in cutting-edge power projects across renewable and conventional domains.
• Work with both domestic and international suppliers, gaining global exposure.

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